Co-existing along the coast Nesodden coastal trail case study

Abstract

The green movement strives to tackle the consequences of climate change, urban sprawl, ocean sprawl, sea rise, and more. The Oslo fjord is struggling to maintain and guard its current ecological state.

Using the semi-urban- case study of Nesodden, I wish to explore the local coastal land use, its current ecological state, as well as proposing a design outcome. The thesis aims to answer the research question: To which degree can landscape architecture facilitate a multi-specie design approach along the coast of Nesodden?

The coastal trails of Nesodden are deeply-rooted in culture and identity, and also offer recreational value for walking. The trails connect the many coastal recreational nodes such as beaches, cafés, marinas, piers and community saunas. Using the trail as a base for exploring these recreational areas I wish to identify key issues and possibilities to preserve and enhance the trail. How can landscape architects design for a more-than human client? Through the path of the research, the fascinating sea bird The Common Guillemot /Murre (Uria Algae) and their critical relationships with their environment became a focus.

The Norwegian government developed a holistic action plan for the Oslo fjord in March 2021. Considering this action plan, Nesodden, with its proximity to Oslo and plenty of coastline on both the east and west sides, is an ideal candidate for the case study.

With its proximity to the urban hub of Oslo, Nesodden offers forests and coastlines, which are valuable assets. Historically, the municipality has a rich creative culture. The population has increased in the last few years, and the pressures of urbanization are relevant to investigate. I have chosen to limit my investigation to the eastern part of the Nesodden coastal trail, and focused on the intertidal zones. The research aims to include both creative knowledge productions as well as scientific based theory knowledge.

The green movement strives to tackle the consequences of climate change, urban sprawl, ocean sprawl, sea rise, and more. The Oslo fjord is struggling to maintain and guard its current ecological state.

Using the semi-urban- case study of Nesodden, I wish to explore the local coastal land use, its current ecological state, as well as proposing a design outcome. The thesis aims to answer the research question: To which degree can landscape architecture facilitate a multi-specie design approach along the coast of Nesodden?

The coastal trails of Nesodden are deeply-rooted in culture and identity, and also offer recreational value for walking. The trails connect the many coastal recreational nodes such as beaches, cafés, marinas, piers and community saunas. Using the trail as a base for exploring these recreational areas I wish to identify key issues and possibilities to preserve and enhance the trail. How can landscape architects design for a more-than human client? Through the path of the research, the fascinating sea bird The Common Guillemot /Murre (Uria Algae) and their critical relationships with their environment became a focus.

The Norwegian government developed a holistic action plan for the Oslo fjord in March 2021. Considering this action plan, Nesodden, with its proximity to Oslo and plenty of coastline on both the east and west sides, is an ideal candidate for the case study.

With its proximity to the urban hub of Oslo, Nesodden offers forests and coastlines, which are valuable assets. Historically, the municipality has a rich creative culture. The population has increased in the last few years, and the pressures of urbanization are relevant to investigate. I have chosen to limit my investigation to the eastern part of the Nesodden coastal trail, and focused on the intertidal zones. The research aims to include both creative knowledge productions as well as scientific based theory knowledge.